Six Pump Court is a ‘very capable set with a strong expertise in planning’, bolstered by the chambers’ regulatory and environment teams. The set’s ‘wealth of planning barristers’ acts for a wide range of clients, from private sector parties, such as landowners, developers, infrastructure providers and interested third parties, to local authority clients across England and Wales. William Upton KC represented the Mears Group in the high-profile case of East Riding of Yorkshire Council v Mears Group and others concerning the accommodation of asylum seekers in local hotels and the distinction between hotels and hostels under planning law. Megan Thomas KC has promoted several plans for local planning authorities, appearing at the examinations of the local plans for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells – examples of the set’s strengths in the South East of England outside London.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Michael Hearn is a top-drawer clerk, highly likable and very professional.’
- ‘Michael Hearn at 6 Pump Court is the best clerk I have worked with. It is clear that Michael works incredibly hard to provide an excellent service to all the clients of the chambers, treating solicitors as valued customers. Daniel Jenkins, although very junior, is showing promise of becoming an excellent clerk.’
- ‘I regularly deal with Ryan Barrow who is my main point of contact. However, over time I have dealt with all the clerks who are all very accessible and helpful.’
- ‘The clerks at 6 Pump Court are excellent. Ryan Barrow in particular is always very quick to respond.’
- ‘6 Pump Court have a wealth of planning barristers; each barrister I have worked with has been friendly as well as extremely knowledgeable within their field. They run regular training events which are always excellent and very informative.’
- ‘Very capable set with a strong expertise in planning and members who will go the extra mile.’
- ‘All counsels that I have worked with have in-depth knowledge of planning law and they are able to explain in a clear manner any complexities that may arise. ‘
- ‘6 Pump Court is a set that is small by modern standards, but it does offer a breadth of experience and personal service.’
- 'Very strong in this area, with a good mix of silks and juniors.'